LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Panthers stars Nathan Cleary and Jarome Luai have opened up about the true extent of their injuries during the grand final.
Luai underwent surgery to fix his dislocated left shoulder just before the finals began.
Despite returning two weeks ahead of schedule, he could only last 52 minutes in the decider.
Cleary, however, stepped up in Luai's absence and delivered an extraordinary performance in the grand final.
Physiotherapist Brien Seeney predicts that Luai will be back in action for the start of the 2024 season, which could potentially be his last at Penrith due to lucrative offers from other teams.